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For Young Nick
for orchestra
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About
As I listened to media reports on the ownership of Young Nick's Head, I began to wonder about the life of the real 'Young Nick', who first sighted this land from the deck of the ship Endeavour. What was life like on board the ship for the young boy, and how did it feel to sight the land? Various images came to mind, including a silhouette of land in the early morning light, or a murky shape barely visible through grey storm spray, or a dark smudge on a bright blue horizon. This piece was written with these images in mind.
For Young Nick was premiered by Wellington Youth Orchestra in 2003.
Commissioned note
Commissioned for Uwe Grodd and the Manukau City Symphony Orchestra with funding assistance from Creative Communities, Manukau City.
Performance history
27 Nov 2002: Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia, conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya
20 Oct 2003: Performed by Wellington Youth Orchestra, conducted by Marc Taddei at Wellington Town Hall
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with conductor Hamish McKeich in June 2012
Performed by The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Marc Taddei.